The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V788000·Announced 2020-12-17

2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator motor mount fastener recall

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing the axle to disconnect from the engine and loss of power.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a structural vehicle defect affecting engine mounting that could result in loss of power and increased crash risk, but no illnesses, injuries, or incidents have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm cap at Score 3.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. These vehicles are affected because the right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened during manufacturing.

If these fasteners loosen over time, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine. This could result in loss of power while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 1,405 units are affected. Owners will be notified by Ford. Dealers will remove and replace the right-hand motor mount fasteners at no charge to the owner. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. The official recall number is 20V788000.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD AVIATOR, EXPLORER
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Engine / Motor Mount
Hazard
Affected units
1,405

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AVIATOR
  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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